Visa · 3 weeks ago
Associate Counsel, Global Privacy and Data Protection
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$153K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Associate Counsel for Global Privacy and Data Protection will be involved in managing Visa's privacy incident response program, advising on cybersecurity and data governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide legal advice on various initiatives.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Track and analyze new and current laws and regulations and advise the business on cybersecurity, data governance, and data protection obligations around the world
Help manage Visa’s privacy incident response program, revise incident playbooks, advise on process improvements, and review/triage reported potential privacy incidents
Work closely with global, cross-functional teams, including senior management, and collaborate with product, regulatory, and regional counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice on cybersecurity and data governance strategy and policy to support operations, diligence on and integration of newly acquired companies, and new initiatives across all business lines and regions
Draft, negotiate, and advise the business on the cybersecurity and data governance aspects of contracts and advise the third-party technology risk team on the vendor risk management program
Counsel Visa’s cyber defense team in connection with potential cyber and privacy incidents, including response, remediation, reporting, and legal risks and requirements
Advise on Visa’s compliance with the rules issued under Executive Order 14117 (Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern) and similar data export and localization regulations
Guide the continued improvement of Visa’s global cybersecurity and privacy program, with a focus on Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary with respect to data protection and cybersecurity matters
Qualification
Required
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)
Preferred
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located
Strong academic credentials
4 or more years of experience providing legal advice on incident response and breach reporting, cyber-related contract terms, and cybersecurity regulatory issues (e.g., SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, NYDFS Part 500, GLBA safeguards rules, EU DORA regulations, Australia's SOCI Act)
Familiarity with widely-accepted cybersecurity standards and frameworks, such as NIST's Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27002
Experience negotiating cybersecurity and data governance terms in contracts with vendors and clients
Understanding of and experience with Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Understanding of global legal frameworks or financial services regulatory environments, particularly those in Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, or Asia-Pacific regions
Professional proficiency in Spanish
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and challenging but highly rewarding environment
Excellent judgment, strong analytical, problem-solving, client counseling, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and easily present complex topics and ideas to senior leaders
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, and a confident, forward-thinking, creative, optimistic, curious, and collaborative team player
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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